Development of a High-Performance Camera-Control Device and Its Application to TV Programs

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
Doc Type: Journal Article
Content Type: Original Research
Abbreviated Title: SMPTE J
Volume: 108, No. 10, pp. 718–723
Abstract: NHK is studying an intelligent robot camera, which can shoot realistic images effectively suitable for diverse programs, as a technology for a new kind of program production support. An experimental device has been developed for high-performance camera control based on analysis of the broadcast cameraman's shooting techniques. We were able to confirm that the device is capable of faithfully reproducing the work of the broadcast cameraman, characterized by subtle speed alteration. Special program effect approaches called the moving shoot and the virtual competition system tested and proved to be useful for program production.
Publication Date: 1999-10-01
DOI: 10.5594/J15659
ISSN: Print: 0036-1682
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/J15659
Author(s): D. KatoNHK Science and Technical Research Laboratories, Tokyo 157, Japan
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Daiichiro Kato , graduated from Chiba University in 1983 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Following graduation he joined NHK as a researcher in the Science and Technical Research Laboratories. Kato was involved in the study of VCR, DR, and other recording equipment for broadcasting. He is currently engaged in research on mechanical control systems, including an intelligent robot camera, remote-controlled cameras, and automatic tracking antennas, at the Multimedia Services Research Div. of the Laboratories.
A. IshikawaNHK, Tokyo 145, Japan
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Akio Ishikawa , a graduate in mechanical engineering from Tokyo Municipal Kuramae Technical High School, joined NHK in 1981 and worked in the Science and Technical Research Laboratories. He was involved in the development of laser telecine polarizers and 33-in. PDPs, as well as the study of vidoetape recording mechanisms. Ishikawa is now on the staff of the Multimedia Services Research Div., engaged in research of intelligent robot camera systems related to automatic tracking cameras and remote-controlled cameras.
M. YamadaNHK, Tokyo 145, Japan
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Mitsuho Yamada graduated with a master's degree from Nagoya University in 1980 and later joined NHK. He worked at NHK Okayama Station, then became a researcher in the company's Science and Technical Research Laboratories in 1983. While on loan to ART Audio and Visual Perception Research Laboratories from 1989 to 1993, Yamada was involved in the study of visual information processing in the brain, as well as mechanisms controlling eyeball movements. Yamada holds a doctorate in engineering and works at NHK Osaka Station.
K. AbeNHK, Tokyo 145, Japan
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Kazuo Abe joined NHK in 1971 after graduating from Chuo University with a degree in precision mechanical engineering. In 1976, he began working at NHK's Science and Technical Research Laboratories. Abe was involved in research on videotape recorder mechanisms for use in broadcasting as well as mechanical control systems, including tracking antennas and remote-controlled cameras. Abe has been working in the Broadcast Engineering Dept. since 1997.
T. SuzukiOKK Inc., Tokyo 145, Japan
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Takahito Suzuki entered the Engineering Dept. of OKK Inc. in 1982, engaged in research and development work on range finding systems based on image processing using ITV cameras. Suzuki is now involved in developing a three-dimensional motion-analysis system using color cameras based on a color abstraction method of his own design.
H. OkamotoOKK Inc., Tokyo 145, Japan
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Hiroyuki Okamoto joined ADL, Inc., after graduating from Iwate University in 1982 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Since 1996, he has been working for OKK Inc., engaged in research on mechanical control systems, including the designing of CADs and DD robots for designing control systems.
Copyright: © 1999 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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